Equal Employment Opportunity Officer

NJ Department of Banking and Insurance; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A state agency is seeking an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer in Trenton, New Jersey. This role involves investigating claims of workplace discrimination and ensuring compliance with related statutes. The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor's degree and four years of administrative experience, including supervisory roles. Experience in discrimination claims investigation is preferred. Strong communication skills are essential. The position aims to enhance the effectiveness of the agency's civil rights and EEO activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of administrative experience in program management.
• Two years must be in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in investigating employment discrimination claims preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate claims related to discrimination in the workplace.
• Ensure compliance with anti-discrimination and retaliation statutes.
• Develop and implement Equity programs and initiatives.

Skills

Investigation of employment discrimination claims

Strong written and oral communication skills

Conducting interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Under direction of the Assistant Commissioner of Administration, Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Administration or other managerial employee, the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer will be responsible for thoroughly investigating claims brought pursuant to the State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace (the “Policy”), ensuring employees’ compliance with applicable anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation workplace statutes, rules and regulations, making recommendations for remedial action, training employees on the Policy, and other related duties. Supervision of staff may also be required.

The EEO Officer will also be required to develop, coordinate, and implement the Department’s Equity programs and initiatives. This position will be responsible for coordinating, planning, organizing, and ensuring the effectiveness of goals and objectives of all department, agency, or commission civil rights and equal employment opportunity activities in accord with all applicable New Jersey Statutes annotated, Gubernatorial Executive Orders, and various federal laws; does other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree required. Graduation from an accredited law school and Juris Doctorate degree preferred.

Four (4) years of administrative experience in the management and coordination of specific programs including the accomplishment of program objectives by dealing with various elements of a large organization, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred Experience

At least two (2) years of experience either investigating employment discrimination claims or legally representing the State in employment litigation matters preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills preferred, as well as a demonstrated ability to conduct interviews in conjunction with time-sensitive, detailed workplace investigations.

NOTE

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.